Physicians Practice Pearls®

Patients look to their physicians to lead by example. If your harried day leaves something to desire, here are five remedies.

Physicians may understand they need help with certain practice issues, but may not know to go about securing that help. Here's how to get started.

Learn how you and your medical practice staff can get the most out of your meetings and leave feeling a sense of accomplishment and connection.

Wireless networking is a great fit for a medical practice. But, before you go live, you should think about security and reliability issues first.

With the increased emphasis on patient satisfaction and quality of care it is helpful to ask yourself if your practice is a patient-focused organization.

Making the jump to direct primary care isn't going to generate changes overnight, but this doctor says it was worth it.

Like any successful business, your practice needs to be anchored by clearly defined policies. Here's how to develop consensus among your staff.

Adding a new physician to your practice requires a sound communication plan that encompasses your patients, social media, and staff.

Buying medical equipment for your practice that must be replaced every few years may not be the best way to go. Here's what you should know about leasing.

Great interview questions go beyond just asking about skill sets and previous job tasks. Here are eight that can single out stellar candidates.

Coding for TCM services should include global periods; dates of service; and correct documentation.

TCM helps patients transition from the hospital to the community. Many physicians, however, miss deserved reimbursement because they lack documentation.

Every profession has a rhythm. But when you lose pace with that cadence, you can simultaneously lose the passion you once had for your job.

Agile leadership means finding out what's important to your staff members, then using that unique knowledge to conquer problems and encourage excellence.

By valuing staff members' input and investing in their development, your practice will reap the benefits of increased efficiency and better patient care.

Physicians who spend significant time coordinating a patient's care may realize reimbursement in several ways.

A good vendor does more than just submit claims and hope for the best. Here are eight things you should expect from your medical billing service.

Discharging a patient from your practice can be a difficult decision. However, if done the right way, your practice will be better for it.

While MSOs can provide resources and administrative support for practices, it is critical to understand different contract provisions.

In the rush of daily practice it is easy to miss what patients are feeling. But often just a few minutes of mindful attention can make all the difference.

No matter how small your practice is, it's important to put technical and human safeguards in place now to protect your data.

Setting a concise, yet comprehensive, practice policy on social media use protects not only your patients but staff members as well.

Nearly half of physicians do not monitor their online reputations. Experts say that is a big mistake.

Proper documentation and reporting of codes for prolonged services allows providers to improve compensation for lengthy outpatient services.

No-shows and same day cancellations have a big bottom-line impact. But don't worry, there are ways to let your patients know that your time is valuable.

Reporting for value-based care initiatives like MACRA will start in less than a year. Smaller physician groups should be thinking about joining forces now.

Many circumstances prevent busy physicians from avoiding stress. Yet it is better to build stress resiliency rather than trying to eliminate all stress.